Tactical Awareness
•Year 5
•Hockey
•Check all sticks for damage before lesson starts
Alternative: Plastic floor hockey sticks for indoor use
Store extras around pitch perimeter for quick replacement
Alternative: Foam balls for beginners, hockey balls for advanced groups
Use bright colours for clear visibility, place at pitch corners initially
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines
Have spares ready for torn or lost bibs
Alternative: Different coloured polo shirts
Open areas on the pitch where players can move without opposition pressure
When defenders are close and trying to tackle or intercept
Moving to help a teammate by providing passing options
Having control of the ball as a team
Understanding when and where to move to help the team
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding forces in passing, effects of exercise on heart rate, physics of ball movement and control
Spatial awareness, mapping movement patterns, understanding directions and positioning
Teamwork and cooperation, handling pressure situations, supporting teammates, fair play and sporting behaviour
Move between activity areas to observe all groups. Position at corners during games for maximum visibility.
Watch for space recognition, decision-making under pressure, and safe play throughout
["Step in if students not moving after passing", "Intervene when defensive pressure becomes unsafe", "Provide tactical guidance during four goal hockey"]
Use student examples wherever possible. Demonstrate space usage by walking through scenarios. Show decision-making process clearly.
Minimum 20m x 30m outdoor area or large sports hall with adequate ceiling height
Even grass or indoor surface free from holes, wet patches, or obstacles
Stop all play immediately for any injury. Assess severity and provide appropriate first aid. Have emergency contact numbers readily available.
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